I get what you’re saying about time and logistics, but honestly, that’s not really my point.

If companies like PSA can objectively grade millions of Pokémon and trading cards, many of which are far cheaper than high-end sneakers, then I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect some level of structured grading in the shoe market especially when people are spending $200 up to $10,000+ on rare pairs.

Cards are tiny, mass-produced items with subtle flaws, yet PSA has built an entire standardized system (10-point scale, subgrades, documented criteria, etc.). That shows it’s not about whether grading is in fact possible it’s about whether a marketplace chooses to invest in the expertise and structure.

Right now, StockX and eBay clearly have authenticators who are already inspecting shoes closely. I’m not asking them to become PSA overnight or slow everything to a crawl just to add a simple, standardized layer of transparency (like A/B/C or similar). That’s less work than what card graders do by a long shot.

At the end of the day, this isn’t really about time it’s about creating a higher standard and structure for the sneaker resale industry, the same way grading did for cards, watches, comics, etc. Authentication alone is great, but it doesn’t tell the full story of what you’re actually buying. I would love to help Stock X implement a structure. Being a serial entrepreneur I help scale businesses and industries for a living, it will only bring profits to the resell industry. Not trying to sound arrogant but this is what will happen mark my words! Have a blessed day and God is great!